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What Causes Fungal Infection On The Scrotum?

Hello Dr. I ve been suffering from fungal infection on my scrotum for few days. It s itchy & scratching causes rashes & burning sensation. The skin of the scrotum has become thin and reddish. I ve used Lobate GM bt it s not cured fully yet. What do you suggest, should I continue Lobete or I should use other ointments QUADRIDERM RF or FourDerm, plz suggest.
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history of fungal infection on scrotal skin, my treatment advice is -
1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Don't apply lobate-gm, quadriderm or fourderm cream as all of these contain potent steroid which will worsen the condition.
3. Apply a mild antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream twice daily on it.
4. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for itching.
5. Other treatment options are oral fluconazole, itraconazole and terbinafine taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Fungal Infection On The Scrotum?

Hi. As per your case history of fungal infection on scrotal skin, my treatment advice is - 1. Don t scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Don t apply lobate-gm, quadriderm or fourderm cream as all of these contain potent steroid which will worsen the condition. 3. Apply a mild antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream twice daily on it. 4. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for itching. 5. Other treatment options are oral fluconazole, itraconazole and terbinafine taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.